Post by Mongo the Destroyer on Mar 4, 2021 18:44:27 GMT -5
*We open as a camera makes its way through the exterior doors into what appears to be an active gym. The camera pans to the left and right while we watch young bucks learning the basics of wrestling and working out. As it continues forward we come to large floor to ceiling windows and a door that leads into a surprisingly quiet office area. It winds around several cubicles until finding one and sitting down at it. Across the camera sits Lord Dominicus, sporting a suit and tie…..but pretty cheap looking an in what could be described as 1970’s colors combinations. He shuffles some paperwork on his desk.*
LD: A yes! Hello there Eric! Dane, right? Or is it Dahn? I’m terrible with last names but that’s ok, because we here at NPW are more than fine with first names, isn’t that right partner?
*He chuckles at his own joke(?)*
LD: So Eric, as I’m sure you know it’s performance review season and I’ve been chosen to go over the points here with you.
*He pulls up a file and opens it.*
LD: Now Eric, I wanted to start off by saying that although we appreciate your work here, there’s always room for improvement, you’d agree right? I mean, it’s not like we can peak ten years ago and then instead of actually trying to improve we just coast off of our accolades in companies that never mattered and a career that doesn’t mean much to the people upstairs
*He points to the high ceilings.*
LD: Not that I’d ever accuse you of doing that. I’m sure Gus only hires the best and brightest he can find. That said, since we’re on the subject…
*Dominicus thinks for a moment how to put it and judging by how he just drops the file and slightly flares his hands it appears he’s decided on “Screw it, give it to him straight.”*
LD: You see, Gus- our boss- has worked hard to create a product that is enjoyable for everyone. But behind the curtain, so to speak, there’s a strong strive here for teamwork. You understand team work? Haha, of course you do. I’ve seen you with your little “task force” of workers. In fact…
LD: …They seem to be out with you every time you show up. And that’s good, we support team work. That said, it would be good if you could work better with the rest of the company as well.
*He clears his throat and quietly repeats “sandwich” to himself*
LD: Anyway I wanted to note again that you seem to be performing well. Your sales are high and you’re certainly what we call in this business, “A winner.” And I suppose some of that could be attributed to your assertive attitude. I mean, just look at your dealings with the North American Double Crown account, you’ve been very assertive there, haven’t you?
*Dominicus sucks in some air.*
LD: But was your motivation to promote the Double Crown for the company, or for you?
*He pops his mouth while thinking.*
LD: Look, I get that they say the good coffee is for closers- and I suppose it still is. But it seems pretty evident…
*The manager(?) looks the camera up and down*
LD:…From your growing girth that even in just the last few days- if not weeks and months- you’re more interested in getting that latte than helping the rest of your colleagues with their own improvements. I mean, surely a man of your experience would want to help the whole company and not just try to protect their spot out of some paranoid fear that any slight appearance of weakness would be the end of their rise, right?
*He once again picks up the file and takes a close look at it*
LD: It says here that you noted that maybe I wasn’t pulling my weight and that perhaps I should be more assertive with the North American Cruiserweight account. While it is true that I have not been quite as aggressive as you I assure it is not for lack of interest. You see, Gus Arnold has long-term plans and schedules us appropriately. As you also seem to have noticed, I was quite busy with the special Cruiserweight Cup festival and I would guess that Gus felt that a more reasonable use of my time. And the festival was a big hit across the entire Network we are competing in, so I’m sure he has no complaints.
*The file is again put down.*
LD: Eric, I’m not surprised to see you haven’t thought this through enough. You really don’t have a head for all the big picture sort of things. But that’s ok! Because I do! And that’s why come promotion season; you’re likely going to be seeing more of me in the advertisements and less…
*He gestures vaguely at the camera.*
LD: Of well…you. That’s not a slight on your years of service, your gobs of experience, and awards that have settled dust on them. But it is a reflection of your attitude, your complacency, and your insistence on grumbling in the employee lounge with your goons as a method to get things done rather than putting your feet to the pavement and actually do your job to get the results you want.
*Dominicus leans in a little and softens his voice.*
LD: But if you feel that is an unfair assessment of you and that your just…eons of experience and accolades from other companies is being unappreciated while workhorses like myself or even your friends whose careers you’re not really helping are doing our best to make NPW the place to be well….
*He somewhat stares off camera at something*
LD: …I guess AWF is hiring? Or maybe NLW? Maybe they’d let you coast along and let other people make your sales for you while you get the points in your column. Or maybe instead of being a prime grade douche you could just do your job and not try to say…get me fired or some other ludicrous scheme to keep me from making NPW better while protecting yourself. After all, you want what’s best for the company, don’t you?
*Dominicus returns to his work of messing up papers on the desk. After a few intense moments he looks back up.*
LD: Oh, you’re still here? You can go now.
*Fade out.*
LD: A yes! Hello there Eric! Dane, right? Or is it Dahn? I’m terrible with last names but that’s ok, because we here at NPW are more than fine with first names, isn’t that right partner?
*He chuckles at his own joke(?)*
LD: So Eric, as I’m sure you know it’s performance review season and I’ve been chosen to go over the points here with you.
*He pulls up a file and opens it.*
LD: Now Eric, I wanted to start off by saying that although we appreciate your work here, there’s always room for improvement, you’d agree right? I mean, it’s not like we can peak ten years ago and then instead of actually trying to improve we just coast off of our accolades in companies that never mattered and a career that doesn’t mean much to the people upstairs
*He points to the high ceilings.*
LD: Not that I’d ever accuse you of doing that. I’m sure Gus only hires the best and brightest he can find. That said, since we’re on the subject…
*Dominicus thinks for a moment how to put it and judging by how he just drops the file and slightly flares his hands it appears he’s decided on “Screw it, give it to him straight.”*
LD: You see, Gus- our boss- has worked hard to create a product that is enjoyable for everyone. But behind the curtain, so to speak, there’s a strong strive here for teamwork. You understand team work? Haha, of course you do. I’ve seen you with your little “task force” of workers. In fact…
LD: …They seem to be out with you every time you show up. And that’s good, we support team work. That said, it would be good if you could work better with the rest of the company as well.
*He clears his throat and quietly repeats “sandwich” to himself*
LD: Anyway I wanted to note again that you seem to be performing well. Your sales are high and you’re certainly what we call in this business, “A winner.” And I suppose some of that could be attributed to your assertive attitude. I mean, just look at your dealings with the North American Double Crown account, you’ve been very assertive there, haven’t you?
*Dominicus sucks in some air.*
LD: But was your motivation to promote the Double Crown for the company, or for you?
*He pops his mouth while thinking.*
LD: Look, I get that they say the good coffee is for closers- and I suppose it still is. But it seems pretty evident…
*The manager(?) looks the camera up and down*
LD:…From your growing girth that even in just the last few days- if not weeks and months- you’re more interested in getting that latte than helping the rest of your colleagues with their own improvements. I mean, surely a man of your experience would want to help the whole company and not just try to protect their spot out of some paranoid fear that any slight appearance of weakness would be the end of their rise, right?
*He once again picks up the file and takes a close look at it*
LD: It says here that you noted that maybe I wasn’t pulling my weight and that perhaps I should be more assertive with the North American Cruiserweight account. While it is true that I have not been quite as aggressive as you I assure it is not for lack of interest. You see, Gus Arnold has long-term plans and schedules us appropriately. As you also seem to have noticed, I was quite busy with the special Cruiserweight Cup festival and I would guess that Gus felt that a more reasonable use of my time. And the festival was a big hit across the entire Network we are competing in, so I’m sure he has no complaints.
*The file is again put down.*
LD: Eric, I’m not surprised to see you haven’t thought this through enough. You really don’t have a head for all the big picture sort of things. But that’s ok! Because I do! And that’s why come promotion season; you’re likely going to be seeing more of me in the advertisements and less…
*He gestures vaguely at the camera.*
LD: Of well…you. That’s not a slight on your years of service, your gobs of experience, and awards that have settled dust on them. But it is a reflection of your attitude, your complacency, and your insistence on grumbling in the employee lounge with your goons as a method to get things done rather than putting your feet to the pavement and actually do your job to get the results you want.
*Dominicus leans in a little and softens his voice.*
LD: But if you feel that is an unfair assessment of you and that your just…eons of experience and accolades from other companies is being unappreciated while workhorses like myself or even your friends whose careers you’re not really helping are doing our best to make NPW the place to be well….
*He somewhat stares off camera at something*
LD: …I guess AWF is hiring? Or maybe NLW? Maybe they’d let you coast along and let other people make your sales for you while you get the points in your column. Or maybe instead of being a prime grade douche you could just do your job and not try to say…get me fired or some other ludicrous scheme to keep me from making NPW better while protecting yourself. After all, you want what’s best for the company, don’t you?
*Dominicus returns to his work of messing up papers on the desk. After a few intense moments he looks back up.*
LD: Oh, you’re still here? You can go now.
*Fade out.*